Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
| 210597 | 03/14/1997 | 6088988 | Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 210599A | 09/03/1999 | 210599 | 607959 | This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 10/19/1999 |
| 210599 | 03/05/1999 | 604696 | Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| 210499 | 02/26/1999 | 604364 | Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| CH210695 | 06/01/1995 | 43055 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 180795A | 03/01/1995 | 18-07-95 | 39974 | Harsh transaxle shifts. *t2w | 11/01/1995 |
| 210195 | 02/01/1995 | 39260 | Delayed transaxle engagement. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| 182694 | 01/01/1994 | 39009 | Improved transmission shift quality. *tw | 02/28/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 4 | 10/01/1997 | 606391 | California emissions recall #716 on reprogramming the powertrain control moudle (pcm). *tt | 02/19/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 180997 | 02/28/1997 | 51993 | Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 210798 | 04/24/1998 | 600751 | Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak | 06/05/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 180795 | 02/01/1995 | 39258 | Harsh transaxle shifts. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210997 | 05/16/1997 | 6089028 | Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
| 212794 | 02/01/1995 | 39058 | Manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse. *tw | 03/02/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 96789 | 1 | 06/20/2000 |
| I own a 1993 dodge spirit with only 96000 miles on it and i have been experiencing transmission problems. for no reason at all the transmission will shift out of gear when i am driving around town. it happens around 20-30 mph. i have also experienced the transmission not changing gears as needed. i know there has been a long history of defects with the 41te and 42le transmissions. they should have been recalled. *jb | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 3 | ||
| Rear torsion bar failed. also replaced transmission twice and engine pulley belt. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed twice. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2097 | |
| Rear axle bar broke for no apparent reason. due to location of break, whole assembly had to be replaced ($885.97). repair shop commented that part readily available indicating a common problem. vehicle speed sensor had to be replaced due to transmission fluid leaking into the connector. water pump pulley and belts had to be replaced due to misalignment of pulley which caused it to rub on belts. created large amount of engine noise. additionally valve gasket cover has been replaced twice to correct recurrent oil leak. contacted daimler chrysler customer service 9-3-02--car not under warranty so they don't care. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2097 | |
| Rear axle bar broke for no apparent reason. due to location of break, whole assembly had to be replaced ($885.97). repair shop commented that part readily available indicating a common problem. vehicle speed sensor had to be replaced due to transmission fluid leaking into the connector. water pump pulley and belts had to be replaced due to misalignment of pulley which caused it to rub on belts. created large amount of engine noise. additionally valve gasket cover has been replaced twice to correct recurrent oil leak. contacted daimler chrysler customer service 9-3-02--car not under warranty so they don't care. *ak | |||
| 12/30/2000 | |||
| Upon visual inspection mechanic informed owner that rear axle's weld was breaking loose. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 07/29/1995 | ||
| Creaking noise coming from the rear of the car. the problem is a crack inside the rear axle. | |||
| The rear axle rod broke and need to be replaced . please describe . *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| Cv joints failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 06/06/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving any speed, the vehicle makes a rattling noise. when taken to mechanic, mechanic stated that the differential was cracked. the problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||